Platinum Plate 8297 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B8B7B2, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Clouds from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #B8B7B2 · 8297
Platinum Plate
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Platinum Plate Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8B7B2
RGB184, 183, 178
Estimated LRV47.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gray Clouds
Sherwin-Williams
#B7B7B2
Close digital match
Classic Silver
Behr
#B9B9B5
Close digital match
Fresh Granite
PPG
#BABAB6
Close digital match
Blowin' in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#B4B4AF
Close digital match
Quincy Granite
Hirshfield's
#B5B5AF
Close digital match
Warm Ashes
Kilz
#B5B5AF
Close digital match
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
#B9BAB6
Close digital match
San
Benjamin Moore
#B5B3AF
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Urban Sunrise
Valspar
#B6B8B5
Close digital match
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B2B1A9
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#B5B8B1
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Colors That Work With Platinum Plate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Platinum Plate
#B8B7B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Platinum Plate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Platinum Plate Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Platinum Plate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Platinum Plate have?
Platinum Plate by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Platinum Plate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Platinum Plate are Gray Clouds by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Classic Silver by Behr (a close digital match), Fresh Granite by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Platinum Plate's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Platinum Plate?
Platinum Plate has a estimated lightness value of 47.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Platinum Plate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.